Bart Smith covers stablecoins and the banking industry. The good news for the latter is that margins are up and “we haven’t had a credit cycle for a long time.” The gap between small and large banks will remain unless smaller banks find more aggressive growth. Stablecoins, smart contracts, and blockchain are “the future:” the question is who will use the tech to make a better offer. Bart thinks banks can win over fintech here.
Morning Trade Live
04 Feb 2026
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